Ellis, John Martin
Against Deconstruction
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691014845
- author:
- Ellis, John Martin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1990
- Pages:
- 184
- Genre:
- Literary Criticism / Semiotics & Theory
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Against Deconstruction by John Martin Ellis The focus of any new criticism or interpretation should be on finding something new. However, deconstruction takes a different approach, focusing on debunking existing ideas rather than creating new ones. This method is inherently uninteresting and raises questions about its feasibility. Deconstruction's starting point is often seen as the naivety of the general public, which it then attempts to move beyond through an emotional and intellectual leap. While this may feel like a significant shift, it is not entirely clear that deconstruction can achieve such a change. This book explores the limitations and potential drawbacks of deconstruction, offering a critical perspective on its methods and assumptions.
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